Respiratory Therapy at GENTIVA CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE CORP DBA KINDRED

Seattle, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

41.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Respiratory Care Equipment Operation, Respiratory Pharmacology, Patient Care, Arterial Punctures, Blood Gas Analyzers, Acid Base Balance, Ventilation, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Diagnostic Testing, ECGS, Pulmonary Monitoring, Equipment Processing, Sterilizing, Oxygen Therapy, Bronchial Hygiene Therapy, Nebulizer Therapy

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS Pay Rate: $33.50/hr. - 41.00/hr. /401k / FT Benefits Night Shift ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness. ScionHealth is committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated by our employees’ adherence to the service excellence principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility. As our most acute level of care, our specialty hospitals offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our clinicians play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients. Respiratory Care Professionals are viewed as integral members of the health care team. You will set up and operate respiratory care equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness. Possess knowledge of respiratory pharmacology to administer prescribed medications. You must have knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients ranging from adolescents to geriatrics. Provide instructions to patient when initiating new therapy/equipment and performing diagnostic procedures. Responsibilities: Conduct physician-prescribed treatments such as oxygen therapy, bronchial hygiene therapy, medicinal nebulizer therapy, ventilator care, diagnostic testing and assessment/evaluation Perform arterial punctures, operate blood gas analyzers, measure/determine the acid base balance efficiency of ventilation and metabolism of the respiratory system; ensure adequate ventilation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation Record treatment and patients’ responses in respiratory care records and patient charts Report necessary treatments and condition of patients to relief personnel Report adverse treatment/drug reactions to physician, nurse and/or pharmacy, documenting all information Perform diagnostic procedures: e.g. 12-lead ECGS, metabolics and pulmonary monitoring Process respiratory therapy equipment, cleaning, sterilizing and packing as needed Respiratory Care Practioner Practioner of Respiratory Care Practioner of Resp Care Current State Licensure as a Respiratory Therapist and current BCLS are required.

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Responsibilities

Clinicians will set up and operate respiratory care equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease, including administering prescribed medications based on respiratory pharmacology knowledge. Responsibilities involve conducting physician-prescribed treatments like oxygen therapy, ventilator care, and performing diagnostic testing and assessments.